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One last hurrah for the sunshine? Here’s hoping! ☀️ To finish our Alfresco series, we’re sharing some Exeter picks for a...
05/09/2026

One last hurrah for the sunshine? Here’s hoping! ☀️

To finish our Alfresco series, we’re sharing some Exeter picks for an alfresco date night:

🍕 Pop Kitchen - home of Detroit-style pizza, with their deep-dish pizzas big enough to share. Our go-to? The Magnum, but don’t miss the burrata dishes!

🇫🇷 Côte - enjoy French cuisine, from regional specialities to traditional classics, all while overlooking Exeter Cathedral.

🍷 Calvo Loco - enjoy a Spanish feast on picturesque Magdalen Road with a range of small plates, from tortillas and patatas bravas to octopus and peppers. Don’t forget a refreshing sangria!

🇹🇷 Efes Grill - transport yourself to Turkey with authentic cuisine in the heart of Exeter. Choose from meze, dishes from the grill or traditional Turkish pizza. A bit like on holiday - you'll find it hard to choose from their menu options!

🍕 Portal Pizza - its Queen Street location is perfect for a relaxed date night, complete with delicious hand-stretched pizzas.

And while we wish we could dine alfresco forever, all of these spots have wonderful indoor options too.

Where is your favourite spot for an alfresco date night in Exeter?

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☕ When we included Caffe Espresso in a recent roundup, it became clear that this Castle Street café was still waiting to...
04/09/2026

☕ When we included Caffe Espresso in a recent roundup, it became clear that this Castle Street café was still waiting to be discovered by many - so we thought it deserved a little showcase!

Tucked away on one of Exeter’s prettiest streets, this independent café is run by Phil and serves excellent coffee alongside homemade treats, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

Just a short walk from the High Street, it is a lovely place to slow down and escape the bustle. If Café Espresso is new to you too, pop in and discover it for yourself! 💛

📍 12 Castle Street, Exeter

What’s on in Exeter this September: the month of ‘back to usual’ whether that is school, work or no longer wearing flip ...
01/09/2026

What’s on in Exeter this September: the month of ‘back to usual’ whether that is school, work or no longer wearing flip flops. Here is what has caught our eye 👇

🎨 2 September - See David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts: Exhibition on Screen at Exeter Phoenix.
🎉 3 September - Enjoy the final First Thursdays of the season on Gandy Street, from 5pm to 8pm.
🎶 9 September - Musical Moments Around the World returns to RAMM for under-fives, running weekly from 12.15pm to 1pm. Pre-booking is recommended.
🏛️ 11-20 September - Heritage Open Days returns with free experiences across Exeter, including usually ticketed venues and places not normally open to the public. Our picks include Everyday Histories at the Devon and Exeter Institution, Medieval Mysteries at Exeter Cathedral and Exeter’s Underground Passages.
🎧 12 September - Go back to the 80s with Martin Kemp at Exeter Cathedral.
🛍️ 13 September - Fore Street Flea celebrates its 10th anniversary! Browse independent stalls and businesses from 12pm to 4pm.
🎓 From 14 September - University of Exeter Welcome Week begins, bringing plenty of activity to the city. Follow Exeter Freshers 26/27 for updates.
🎭 From 18 September - Out There Fringe Fest, the South West’s first q***r fringe festival, begins a month-long programme of activity.
👗 24 September - Princesshay hosts an Exeter College fashion event as part of it's We Can Do More programme.
🎤 26 September - Sing your heart out at The Greatest Musicals Daytime Disco at Exeter Phoenix, from 2pm to 6pm. You can dance the afternoon away and still be home for a cuppa by 8pm!

🚶 Also this month - World Car Free Day takes place on 22 September, encouraging us to walk, cycle or use public transport where possible. Exeter Cathedral’s Candlelit Concerts also return on selected dates, featuring music by Oasis and Celine Dion.

Night out planned? Try out the newly opened Tomato Lounge on Paris Street, a speakeasy-style bar set to host live music. We are also looking forward to the opening of The Beefy Boys at Guildhall and Le Creuset in Princesshay.

Which event is going straight your diary?

What’s on in Exeter this SeptemberSummer is out and it is the month of ‘back to usual’ whether that is school, work or n...
01/09/2026

What’s on in Exeter this September
Summer is out and it is the month of ‘back to usual’ whether that is school, work or no longer wearing flip flops. With students returning and a packed programme across the city, here is what has caught our eye 👇

🎨 2 September - See David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts: Exhibition on Screen at Exeter Phoenix.
🎉 3 September - Enjoy the final First Thursdays of the season on Gandy Street, from 5pm to 8pm.
🎶 9 September - Musical Moments Around the World returns to RAMM for under-fives, running weekly from 12.15pm to 1pm. Pre-booking is recommended.
🏛️ 11-20 September - Heritage Open Days returns with free experiences across Exeter, including usually ticketed venues and places not normally open to the public. Our picks include Everyday Histories at the Devon and Exeter Institution, Medieval Mysteries at Exeter Cathedral and Exeter’s Underground Passages.
🎧 12 September - Go back to the 80s with Martin Kemp at Exeter Cathedral.
🛍️ 13 September - Fore Street Flea celebrates its 10th anniversary! Browse independent stalls and businesses from 12pm to 4pm.
🎓 From 14 September - University of Exeter Welcome Week begins, bringing plenty of activity to the city. Follow for updates.
🎭 From 18 September - Out There Fringe Fest, the South West’s first q***r fringe festival, begins a month-long programme of activity.
👗 24 September - Princesshay hosts an Exeter College fashion event as part of it's We Can Do More programme.
🎤 26 September - Sing your heart out at The Greatest Musicals Daytime Disco at Exeter Phoenix, from 2pm to 6pm. You can dance the afternoon away and still be home for a cuppa by 8pm!
🚶 Also this month - World Car Free Day takes place on 22 September, encouraging us to walk, cycle or use public transport where possible. Exeter Cathedral’s Candlelit Concerts also return on selected dates, featuring music by Oasis and Celine Dion.

Night out planned? Try out the newly opened Tomato Lounge on Paris Street, a speakeasy-style bar set to host live music. We are also looking forward to the opening of The Beefy Boys at Guildhall and Le Creuset in Princesshay.

Which event is going straight into your diary? Let us know below 👇

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☀️ What a summer it’s been! As August draws to a close, we’re sharing some of our favourite Exeter moments from the came...
31/08/2026

☀️ What a summer it’s been! As August draws to a close, we’re sharing some of our favourite Exeter moments from the camera roll.

Summer in Exeter 2026 - you’ve been a beauty! 💛

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Hooray for the three-day weekend! 🎉 How are you spending yours? Visit Exeter
28/08/2026

Hooray for the three-day weekend! 🎉 How are you spending yours?

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✨ And just like that, our final summer First Thursdays is nearly here!Join us on Gandy Street next Thursday 3 September ...
27/08/2026

✨ And just like that, our final summer First Thursdays is nearly here!

Join us on Gandy Street next Thursday 3 September from 5-8pm for an evening packed with pop-up performances, basket-weaving demonstrations, flamenco dancing, live music and plenty more from your favourite Gandy Street businesses.

🍸 The Cocktail Collective is back too, with £8 signature cocktails at Coolings, Crocketts, Pixy’s, The Cocktail Club and The Mermaid.

🎭 Elsewhere, take on the Shell Yeah! Prawn Farm Challenge Game Show Experience at Exeter Library, browse the Circular Social mini mindful market at Boston Tea Party, follow the Misplaced Items Treasure Trail and visit Wand Vintage for human-generated answers from its Little Language Model.

📅 3 September
⏰ 5-8pm
📍 Gandy Street

See you there?

Exeter’s city centre hanging baskets are bursting with colour. 🌸So how have they stayed hydrated during this summer’s in...
26/08/2026

Exeter’s city centre hanging baskets are bursting with colour. 🌸

So how have they stayed hydrated during this summer’s intense heat? Our dedicated supplier, Boyces, waters the baskets throughout the season, mainly using harvested rainwater collected at its nursery just a few miles from the city centre. The nutrient-rich water also helps the plants thrive. 🌿

We choose drought-tolerant plants for our beds across the city, while the Gandy Street baskets contain varieties suited to shadier conditions. The traditional wire baskets on the High Street have been reused for many years, but as summers become hotter, we are exploring reservoir baskets like those used elsewhere in the city to reduce watering.

Thank you to Boyces for helping Exeter bloom throughout the prolonged heat.

Looking for an Exeter-themed gift or keepsake? Here are five brilliant city-centre shops to explore:⛪ Exeter Cathedral S...
25/08/2026

Looking for an Exeter-themed gift or keepsake? Here are five brilliant city-centre shops to explore:

⛪ Exeter Cathedral Shop
Browse without visiting the Cathedral by entering through the Cloisters. Discover Exeter and Cathedral-inspired prints, china, tea towels, magnets and foodie gifts.

🎁 Hyde + Seek
This contemporary gift shop offers framed maps and building prints celebrating Exeter, Devon and Dartmoor, alongside playful keyrings, wooden postcards and other distinctive keepsakes.

🦒 The Shop at RAMM
Find gifts inspired by RAMM’s collections, including new magnets featuring the Portrait of a Man in a Red Suit from the Gandy Street mural, plus Exeter-themed notebooks, bags, badges and pens. Bagsy an Exeter Palette tote bag from the Colours Exhibition…

🛍️ Maker Mart
For something a little different, browse work by local artists and independent makers. Their collection includes prints, stained glass and plenty of original gifts made with creativity and care.

🎨 Exeter Craft Hub
Head to the ‘top of town’ to Sidwell Street for handmade gifts from local craftspeople. Here you will find Exeter’s widest selection of Exeter magnets and postcards to take home or send.

Whether you need a leaving gift, a souvenir for visitors or something to celebrate your Exeter pride, these independent shops are full of thoughtful local finds.

Did you know Paternoster House was built in the 1880s as Exeter’s first department store?This impressive landmark on the...
22/08/2026

Did you know Paternoster House was built in the 1880s as Exeter’s first department store?

This impressive landmark on the corner of Fore Street and North Street has been beautifully restored - and today marks one year since Søstrene Grene opened its doors on the ground floor.

Step inside to discover affordable Scandinavian-inspired interiors, stationery, hobby supplies and small furniture. Happy first birthday, Søstrene Grene! 🎉

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